At the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our employees are passionate about AOC’s mission to serve Congress, the Supreme Court and the public. AOC is entrusted with the preservation, maintenance and construction of the world’s most iconic treasures and buildings on Capitol Hill. The CAO serves as a key advisor to the agency focusing on resource prioritization and allocation for all business support functions, including validating and integrating workforce and budget development requirements. 

Duties

At the Architect of the Capitol, we are passionate about our mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve the nation’s iconic treasures on Capitol Hill and inspire memorable visiting experiences. We seek an experienced executive leader with a strategic focus to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). As an integral member of AOC’s C-Suite team, the CAO is a customer focused, results-oriented and innovative individual with responsibility for administering and presiding over strategic, tactical and administrative services that support AOC’s mission and vision.

This senior level role provides key organizational oversight, leadership and management of administrative support organizations and functions, including information technology, human capital management, acquisition and material management, curator services of historical assets, records management and other general administrative functions.

As a strategic business leader, the CAO consults with other executive leaders to ensure that organizational needs are addressed and that the CAO’s strategic plans are aligned with those of the agency. Oversees the successful development and implementation of administrative and organizational programs, projects and initiatives; achieves budget goals and scheduled completion dates; and improves risk management. Identifies opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness, and directs the implementation of changes. Ensures systems data integrity and reporting. The Chief Administrative Officer:

• Oversees significant functional areas to ensure the highest level of services at the AOC. Functional areas include the AOC University, Curator Division, Human Capital Management Division, Information Technology Division, Office Services Division, Policy and Special Programs Division, and Supplies, Services & Material Management Division.

• Ensures program integrity by ensuring project data and consistency in reports; achieving program goals and scheduled completion dates; and improving risk management.

• Leads by example; looks for innovative opportunities; ensures commitment to customer expectations; establishes consistent standards, expectations, and policies; and demonstrates genuine concern for and interest in the professional development of AOC employees.

• Is an innovative and strategic planner who applies business acumen and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Oversees the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of database platforms and enterprise-wide Business Intelligence analytics tools, websites, portals and repositories in coordination and cooperation with agency enterprise technical and functional partners.

• Uses data analysis to influence changes to agency operations, processes and programs. Drives integration of enterprise business processes and systems, and develops and harnesses solutions utilizing latest technologies.

• Fosters a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the agency.

• Participates in agency planning and budgeting process, and assesses performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that the execution of the organization's human resources, information technology, policy and administrative support are in alignment with the AOC’s vision, and program and business plans. 
• Architect of the Capitol (AOC) executives serve at the pleasure of the Architect.